Rechargeable Battery ／ Nagareyama City
TL;DR
Rechargeable Battery is classified as "Hazardous Waste" in Nagareyama City.
- 1 Insulate the battery terminals with tape or similar
- 2 Put it in a transparent bag whose contents can be seen, and write "充電池入り" (contains rechargeable batteries) on the bag or on a note
- 3 Put it out at your designated garbage collection point by 8:30 AM on hazardous waste collection day
- 4 Alternatively, batteries with a recycling mark can go in a "Small Rechargeable Battery Recycling BOX" at local retailers; batteries without the mark (10 cm square or smaller) can be brought to the Clean Center counter (collected free of charge)
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Basic Info Quick Facts
Category
Hazardous Waste
Pickup Day
Check
See the steps below and the calendar
Fee
Free / bring-in
Depends on method
Booking
Special pickup
Designated point
Details & How-to
02Rechargeable Battery is classified as Hazardous Waste.
Disposal Steps
- Insulate the battery terminals with tape or similar
- Put it in a transparent bag whose contents can be seen, and write "充電池入り" (contains rechargeable batteries) on the bag or on a note
- Put it out at your designated garbage collection point by 8:30 AM on hazardous waste collection day
- Alternatively, batteries with a recycling mark can go in a "Small Rechargeable Battery Recycling BOX" at local retailers; batteries without the mark (10 cm square or smaller) can be brought to the Clean Center counter (collected free of charge)
Important Notes
Collection schedules and sorting rules may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
- Swollen batteries (10 cm square or smaller only) can explode or catch fire: do not put them out at the collection point; insulate them and bring them directly to the Clean Center counter (collected free of charge). If a swollen product's battery is hard to remove on its own, do not force it out or take the product apart; bring the product as it is
- Do not force them apart or puncture them. Do not force a built-in battery out of a product; put the whole product out as Hazardous Waste
- Batteries without a recycling mark are accepted only if 10 cm square or smaller; for larger ones, ask a specialist store
- Free collection covers only battery packs and mobile batteries. Electronic devices with built-in batteries brought to the Clean Center are charged (300 yen per 10 kg)
- Batteries from some manufacturers cannot be collected in the recycling BOX. Batteries from manufacturers not on the list of accepted companies can be put out as Hazardous Waste or brought to the Clean Center counter (collected free of charge)
- Some items brought to the Clean Center counter may not be accepted on the spot
Disposal Method Comparison
| Method | Cost | Effort | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal | Low/Free | Medium | Slow |
| Pickup | High | Low | Fast |
| Recycle | Free+ | Medium | Medium |
| Flea market | Free+ | High | Slow |
Official Info & Contact
03Nagareyama City Contact
Contact
Muni.
Nagareyama City
Chiba
Dept.
Retailers or Specialized Service Providers
Official
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Category
Hazardous Waste
Official Sources
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Official Website
city.nagareyama.chiba.jp
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Last verified: 2026-09-24
Disclaimer
This article is based on official information from Nagareyama City, but may differ from current rules. Verify on the official website before disposing. See our Editorial Policy and Terms of Use.